A Town at the Bottom

Historical marker location:

Callville Bay, Nevada

( Marker can be reached from Callville Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Lake Meade National Recreation Area. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Las Vegas was originally a stopover for travelers: Las Vegas, now known as a major tourist destination and entertainment capital, was originally just a stopover for travelers between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. It wasn't until the 1930s that the city began to develop its reputation as a gambling and entertainment destination.